Social and Decision Sciences, Academic department at Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
The Social and Decision Sciences department at Carnegie Mellon University is an academic unit dedicated to studying how people make choices and behave in economic situations. Researchers here investigate decision-making through field studies, experiments, and data analysis to understand the patterns behind human actions.
The department was established in 1976 and pioneered the first undergraduate program in Behavioral Economics. This founding created innovative approaches to examining decision-making that shaped the field across universities and research institutions.
Faculty members conduct research through five specialized centers, examining topics from risk perception to artificial intelligence in societal decisions.
The department is located in Porter Hall on campus, where students work directly with faculty members on research projects. Visitors can learn about available programs and research opportunities by stopping by during academic hours.
The department operates five specialized research centers focused on topics ranging from risk perception to artificial intelligence's role in societal decisions. These centers reveal how decision-making research applies to real-world problems and emerging technologies.
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